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新疆实验中学高三起点定位质量检测（第一次月考） 英语试卷 (问卷) (卷面分值： 150 分 考试时间：120 分钟) 注意事项： 1.本试卷为问答分离式试卷，共10页，其中问卷8页，答卷2页。答题前请考生务必将自己的班级、姓名、准考证号的信息填写在答题卡上。 2.作答非选择题时必须用黑色字迹 0.5 毫米签字笔书写在答题卡的指定位置上，作答选择题必须用 2B 铅笔在答题卡上将对应题目的选项涂黑。如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案，请保持答题卡卡面清洁、不折叠、不破损、不能使用涂改液、修正带。 3.考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation take place? A. At a bus stop. B. At a mall. C. In the office. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did the man do? A. He did some shopping. B. He tidied up all rooms. C. He weeded the yard. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What time is it now? A. 4:30. B. 4:20. C. 4:25. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the weather like tomorrow? A. Snowy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the woman do? A. Look for a specific car. B. Call a taxi at once. C. Wait at the door. 第二节（共15小题; 每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Old tradition. B. Old culture. C. Old cities. 7. What is the woman’s attitude towards the man’s idea at last? A. Disapproving. B. Supportive. C. Indifferent. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What are the speakers talking about? A. The summer holiday. B. The compulsory subjects. C. The exam at school. 9. How do the speakers feel now? A. Disappointed. B. Confused. C. Delighted. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. Who went on a trip? A. Jordan. B. Sheila. C. Jenny. 11. What did the speakers volunteer to do? A. To play with kids. B. To give kids presents. C. To teach kids about giving. 12. What does the man think of the woman? A. Wise. B. Wealthy. C. Respectable. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What do the man’s parents expect him to be? A. A scientist. B. A doctor. C. A historian. 14. What is the man good at? A. French. B. Science. C. History. 15. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. To have a talk with his parents. B. To choose the right subject. C. To understand his parents. 16. What will the man probably do next? A. Talk to his parents. B. Retake the exam. C. Study medicine. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. When does the Sports Centre open? A. At 11 a.m. B. At 4 a.m. C. At 9 a.m. 18. What is it opposite the reception? A. A shop. B. A tennis court. C. A swimming pool. 19. When is the advice desk open? A. At lunchtimes. B. In the afternoon. C. In the late night. 20. Where can the speaker be found? A. In the restaurant. B. In reception. C. In the shop. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Some buildings can leave you wondering how on earth they were built. Jaw-dropping architecture is not new. We’re still amazed that the Great Pyramid in Egypt was built 4,500 years ago! Read on for more recent examples of innovative 4 buildings constructed using technology developed in the last century. Krzywy Domek (Crooked House) Sopot, Poland COMPLETED: 2004 SIZE: About three-fourths the size of a football field With its warped 13 walls, curved stained glass, and roof that looks like green dragon scales, Crooked House is popular with photographers. Staring at it for too long might make you dizzy! Inside though is a typical mall and office building. People can shop in the stores, eat in the restaurants and get their haircut in a salon. A favorite feature is the Wall of Fame with signatures from Polish celebrities. It’s modeled after the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Cube Houses Rotterdam, Netherlands COMPLETED: 1984 SIZE: About one-fourth the size of a basketball court The 38 Cube Houses are a popular attraction, but they are also real houses that people live in! The cubes have concrete foundations and floors with a wood-frame living space on top. Cement panels and zinc panels add visual appeal. The furniture is tailor-made to fit the odd angles where the walls meet. Bubble Palace Cannes, France COMPLETED: 1989 SIZE: Almost three times the size of a basketball court This house may look like a space colony but it’s really a 10-bedroom palace. Made of cave-like bubbles forming a labyrinth (迷宫), it also has ponds, waterfalls, swimming pools, an outdoor theater that seats 500 people, and views of the Mediterranean Sea. Wonderworks Pigeon Forge, Tenessee COMPLETED: 2006 (Other locations followed) SIZE: About nine-tenths the size of a football field Looking at the cracks in this building, you might think, is it about to crumble? And how do they get palm trees and grass to grow upside down? But it’s all an illusion. This indoor amusement park is actually pretty normal. The upside-down features are just for show. Inside are more than 100 hands-on science exhibits and activities, including a laser-tag zone, a hurricane-force wind tunnel, a zero-gravity astronaut-training ride, and a three-story ropes course. 21. Which building has the smallest size? A. Wonderworks. B. Cube Houses. C. Bubble Palace. D. Krzywy Domek. 22. What can visitors appreciate in Wonderworks? A. The Wall of Fame with signatures from Polish celebrities. B. The tailor-made furniture to fit the strange angles. C. An illusion of palm trees and grass growing upside down. D. A labyrinth formed by cave-like bubbles. 23. Where could the passage come from? A. A textbook. B. A tour brochure. C. A magazine. D. A report. B When Bella Lin was 12 years old, she noticed that her guinea pigs (豚鼠) seemed unhappy in their small cage with “prison-like bars”, Lin told the CNBC Make It website. Focusing on finding an alternative to traditional cages for her pets, the now 17-year-old from Mountain View, US, began her designs. Lin experimented with multiple designs and used around $2,000 from her savings to start her side business, Guinea Loft, on Amazon in November 2022. It made a big difference and sold nearly 11,000 cages and brought in more than $410,000 in 2023, according to CNBC Make It. Initially, Lin informed her father of her desire to develop an improved cage. Her father had relations with a family-owned factory in China through a previous client, and he reached out to them. Traditional guinea pig cages typically consist of bars, roofs, and either tarp (防水布) or plastic bottoms, making them hard to clean and often smell bad. Lin’s initial glass, open-floor cages offered more visibility and mobility, with a two-layered bottom. This design allows for the easy removal of soiled bedding by pushing it into a removable plastic tray (托盘). However, due to high shipping costs, the glass material was impractical, and the open floor caused problems for her smaller guinea pigs, as their feet would get stuck. Lin and her six-person team in China devoted late nights to researching and testing products. Her team handled the sourcing, manufacturing, packaging and photography of the products. In the end, they chose acrylic, instead of glass, and crafted replaceable bottoms, as Lin described it. The bottoms are easy to throw out, which is good for business: Once customers run out of the bottoms, they have to visit Lin’s Amazon store again to restock. “Witnessing the practical effects of Guinea Loft cages through customer reviews and emails is empowering,” Lin said. “As someone who once placed great emphasis on academic recognition, the success of my side business has boosted my confidence in exploring life beyond high school.” 24 What inspired Lin to design a new cage for guinea pigs? A. The huge profits in her business. B. Their bad living conditions. C. Her unpleasant experience at school. D. Her desire to replace old cages. 25. What is a major advantage of Lin’s new cage? A. It is waterproof. B. It lasts long. C. It is easy to clean. D. It smells nice. 26. How does Lin sound in the last paragraph? A. Humorous. B. Concerned. C. Encouraged. D. Curious. 27. What may be a suitable title for the text? A. Inventing for Our Pets B. Running a Side Business C. Bella Lin’s Academic Achievements D. The Application of Guinea Pig Cages C Have you ever had the feeling that you can’t think when there is too much noise around? Did you ever think a fish could experience that feeling too? A recent paper published in Science titled “Soundscape (声景) of the Anthropocene Oceans”, combined over 10,000 scientific papers, confirming that undersea life knows that exact same feeling, more often than not. Anthropogenic (人为的) ocean noise, also known as underwater noise pollution, has created a dramatic impact on marine life due to “human-caused” activity within and neighboring our oceans. Disney Pixar’s animated film Finding Nemo educated us about the ocean, and specifically within the ordinary world of a clown fish. A fact many may not know is that clown fish spend the first part of their lives as larvae, drifting with the current of the ocean until they become strong enough to swim against it. Once they are powerful and strong, they head home in sheltered coral reefs. There is only one drawback — the fish can’t physically see the reef, but they can hear it. The only problem is, if they can’t hear it, will they ever make it home? Our anthropogenic ocean noise, such as cargo ships, ship and boat propellers, surfing, deep sea mining, etc. are causing destruction of marine life. According to Time, sound is the sensory signal that travels the farthest through the ocean. Anthropogenic noise drowns out the natural soundscapes, putting marine life under immense stress. Altogether, this stress then affects their general health, disrupts their behavior, physiology, reproduction and, in extreme cases, causes death. Marine life can adapt to noise pollution, however, only if they can escape it. This only renders further complications of straying (使偏离) species from their traditional breeding regions or separating them from their families. Now, what if we told you there is already a solution? Multiple remedies, ideas and designs are currently in the works or already exist to eliminate and reverse the damage of anthropogenic ocean noise. As Time explains, from wind-powered ships to noise-reducing propellers, floating wind turbines and “bubble curtains” that muffle construction noise, the solutions are already available and in some cases, cost-effective. The authors of the paper hope it will catch the attention of policymakers, who historically speaking, have ignored the matter still to this day. Of all the challenges ocean creatures are battling, luckily sound pollution is the easiest compromise humans can make. Once the noise has decreased, marine life will be able to better manage everything else it is up against. 28. How does anthropogenic ocean noise affect clown fish? A. It improves their reproduction rates. B. It promotes their better development. C. It hinders them from finding their home. D. It causes them to give up their migration in the ocean. 29. What does the underlined word “renders” probably mean in paragraph 3? A. leads to B. decides on C. holds back D. results from 30. Which of the following solutions is already available according to paragraph 4? A. The application of relevant laws B. The use of noise control technology. C. The restriction of human activities. D. The attention of local policymakers. 31. What is the text mainly about? A. The beauty of marine ecosystems. B. The urgent need for ocean conservation. C. The impact of climate change on ocean noise. D. The harmful effects of human-generated ocean noise. D Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are indicating that accurate quake forecasting may be attainable, thereby casting doubt on the conventional wisdom that such an accomplishment is beyond our capabilities. Researchers at the University of Texas, Austin, created an AI model that, during a test run in China, correctly forecasted approximately 70 percent of earthquakes with a one-week warning and offered reliable assessments of their potential intensity. The researchers attribute their technique’s effectiveness to its reliance on a straightforward machine leaning framework. The AI was provided with a set of statistical features based on the team’s knowledge of earthquake physics, and then instructed to train itself using a five-year database of earthquake recordings. Once trained, the AI offered predictions by detecting early indicators of quakes hidden within the planet’s low-frequency rumbles (隆隆声). The project marks a substantial breakthrough in the exploration of AI for anticipating seismic (地震) events. According to Alexandros Savvaidis, a senior researcher heading the Texas Seismological Network, “Seismic occurrences strike without warning, often in the blink of an eye. Your readiness is all you can influence. Achieving a 70% prediction rate is a considerable achievement that could significantly restrict the impact of earthquakes, reducing both the financial burden and loss of life, and the potential to remarkably improve earthquake preparation worldwide.” Although the effectiveness of this method in different regions remains uncertain, the researchers believe that their AI model has the potential to enhance prediction accuracy when carried out in regions equipped with dependable seismic monitoring facilities. Their next step is to test artificial intelligence in Texas, where the University of Texas’s TexNet operates a network of 300 earthquake stations and over six years’ worth of continuous records, making it an ideal location for these purposes. Ultimately, the authors aim to combine the system with physics-based models. This approach could be particularly valuable in areas characterized by limited or inadequate data. “That may be a long way off, but many advances such as this one, taken together, are what moves science forward,” concludes Scott Tinker, the bureau’s director. 32. How does the AI predict seismic events? A. It identifies data from the satellites. B. It analyzes background sounds in the Earth. C. It models data based on earthquake recordings. D. It monitors changes in the Earth’s magnetic field. 33. What does Alexandros Savvaidis intend to show in paragraph 3? A. The ways to reduce losses in earthquakes. B. The importance of preparing for earthquakes. C. The significance of developing the AI prediction. D. The restrictions of AI-based methods in earthquake prediction. 34. What does the subsequent research focus on? A. Conducting tests in different locations. B. Applying the AI approach to other fields. C. Building more earthquake stations in Texas. D. Enlarging the database to train the calculation accuracy. 35. Which words can best describe the earthquake-predicting technology? A. Stable but outdated. B. Effective but costly. C. Potential and economical. D. Pioneering and promising. 第二节 七选五阅读（满分12. 5分） As the seasons are starting to change around the world, the animal kingdom is on the move. Animal migration is one of nature's great wonders, but how do animals know when it is time to set off on their journey, or where they need to go? Once they've worked out their destination, how do they know how to get there? ___36___ . Migration is a behavioral pattern where animals travel from one habitat to another in search of something. It happens seasonally, and usually involves a return journey. These journeys can be by land, sea or air. ___37___ . Animals like gazelles, wildebeests and zebras migrate in huge herds during dry seasons to look for fresh grass to eat and water to drink. Animals also migrate because of the weather. Around 50 bird species leave the UK each winter to avoid the cold. ___38___ . They're either searching for a mate, looking for somewhere to lay their eggs or finding the best place to raise their young. For example, humpback whales travel to warmer waters each winter to raise their calves. ___39___ but how do they know when it is time to head off? For those who migrate to look for something to eat, scientists think shortages of food could be a sign that it's time to begin their journey. Others might be able to recognize when winter is coming because they can see that the days are getting shorter. So how do they know where to go? Some use the stars and the sun to help them navigate while others rely on landmarks like rivers and mountains to show them where they are. ___40___ . Wildebeests are thought to follow the smell of rain. A. Below are some ways they get there B. Animals have their reasons for migrating C. Scientists have been puzzled by these questions for many years D. It's also possible for animals to sniff their way to their destination E. Some birds travel to the UK to escape extreme cold further north F. One of the main reasons behind animal migration is the search for food G. For some animals, it's the need to reproduce that sends them on their journey 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（满分15分） Every Saturday we trained with the same marathon running club. I had no idea he was blind because he ____41____ past me alongside his guide runner. It took a few weeks before I was ____42____ asking him what, if anything, he could see. I wasn’t just ____43____ by his running times. He also had a beautiful smile that lit up the room. We had our first ____44____ date climbing the famous sand dune on Pacific Coast Highway. Eight years into our marriage, Adrian decided to learn to ____45____, so he could fulfill his dream of competing in an Ironman triathlon（铁人三项）。 Adrian’s first lesson was a ____46____, but his coach’s enthusiasm was short-lived. His next instructor was easy to give in and recommended my husband ____47____ swimming. Thus, being a competitive swimmer in high school, I was ____48____ I could teach him. Soon I realized how much of a ____49____ swimming was for my husband, even with a tether rope. His progress at each lesson was slow but ____50____. Nearly a month later, he tried without the tether rope, but ____51____ going in the wrong direction. Every time I raised my voice over the roaring waves he felt so ____52____ by my instructions. Fortunately these days we laugh because Adrian is even faster than I am. He has grown more ____53____ with me when I have to raise my voice. I ____54____, no longer say, “You went the wrong way!”, which makes him feel bad. Instead, I say, “Over here,” to which he ____55____, and then swims back toward me. 41. A. jumped B. rode C. flew D. drove 42. A. pleased B. comfortable C. awkward D. anxious 43. A. influenced B. defeated C. confused D. impressed 44. A. official B. easy C. vital D. complete 45. A. run B. swim C. bike D. diet 46. A. mess B. relief C. success D. disaster 47. A. abandon B. keep C. risk D. appreciate 48. A. doubtful B. fortunate C. grateful D. confident 49. A. benefit B. struggle C. regret D. burden 50. A. slim B. hard C. steady D. alarming 51. A. gradually B. rarely C. cautiously D. frequently 52. A. frustrated B. worried C. encouraged D. surprised 53. A. disappointed B. careful C. patient D. popular 54. A. in fact B. in turn C. in short D. in case 55. A. looks B. shouts C. bows D. nods 第二节 语法填空（满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Spring cleaning is a tradition ingrained in societies worldwide, with roots ____56____ (trace) back to ancient times. The tradition symbolizes the transition from the inactive winter to the energetic ____57____ (grow) of spring. Human ____58____ (behave) is greatly influenced by the cycles of nature. In the colder months, we have less energy to spare for chores. We’re not being lazy; limited daylight makes us ____59____ (sleep). Before the Lunar New Year, it’s common to clean the home of bad luck and misfortune in China. Known as “sweeping the dust,” cleaning makes way for the new year’s coming. Cleaning must ____60____ (do) before the holiday, ____61____ (typical) in January or February, since sweeping after the festivities ____62____ (see) as removing good luck. In Thailand, it’s traditional to deep clean homes, schools, and public spaces to ____63____ (pure) them ahead of the Thai New Year. People toss water at each other in the streets to wash away the previous year’s bad luck and ensure luck for the year to come. ____64____ spring comes, it is wise to open the windows to air out stuffy (闷热的) homes, remove dirt, and repair the damages _____65_____ occurred during the winter months. Inventions such as vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and cleaning agents have made the process more efficient and convenient. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你校组织在校留学生于国庆期间游览了长城，而你担任了此次活动的导游。请你用英语写一篇短文，记述这次游览活动，内容包括： 1. 活动目的；2. 游览过程；3. 大家的感受。 注意:1. 词数 100 左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 （满分25分） 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I loved writing. It was a hobby. But my high school English teacher, Rachel Green was determined to make me an author. Her comments were more than just about fixing grammatical errors. She wrote questions to make my essays more detailed; she underlined passages that she agreed with. Her letters always started with how proud she was that I was brave enough to write the truth, how she saw potential in me. I enjoyed her words — read them over and over. I needed this care, this recognition. I was the last Watson child to attend Jefferson High School. My sister Cheryl was known for being one of the star writers of the school newspaper. Dyan, another sister, was good at playing the piano. My sisters were involved in all types of after-school activities: cheer-leading, volleyball, track and student government. While I was the little one following them like a shadow. No one noticed my existence except Ms Green. Adjusting to high school was challenging, and I felt insecure. On the first day of my high school, a teacher greeted me with a hug, saying, “You have some big shoes to fill.” Then she showed me the trophy case(奖杯橱窗) in the hallway. I immediately recognized two: Cheryl and Dyan. I was inspired, yes, but mostly worried. My Spanish was so-so. I got good grades but was not a straight A’s student. I loved music, but I wasn’t good at playing any musical instruments. Worse still, I never dared to share my story in front of my class. I tried to walk in my sisters’ shoes, but they didn’t fit. I tried to follow their steps, but it’s too hard, really. One day, Ms Green invited me to read my new story in front of my class in the writing lesson next week. My heart skipped a beat and disbelief washed over me. I murmured my anxiety about being laughed at. Stroking my hair gently, Ms Green assured me that my story full of fantasy would win everyone’s heart. Days seemed to be minutes. 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Before I knew it, the big day came! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After class, I went to my teacher’s office to express my thanks. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 新疆实验中学高三起点定位质量检测（第一次月考） 英语试卷 (问卷) (卷面分值： 150 分 考试时间：120 分钟) 注意事项： 1.本试卷为问答分离式试卷，共10页，其中问卷8页，答卷2页。答题前请考生务必将自己的班级、姓名、准考证号的信息填写在答题卡上。 2.作答非选择题时必须用黑色字迹 0.5 毫米签字笔书写在答题卡的指定位置上，作答选择题必须用 2B 铅笔在答题卡上将对应题目的选项涂黑。如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案，请保持答题卡卡面清洁、不折叠、不破损、不能使用涂改液、修正带。 3.考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation take place? A. At a bus stop. B. At a mall. C. In the office. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Are you sure that this bus will take us to the mall? M: Yes, it will. I get on this bus here all the time to the company, and I can see the mall on the way. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did the man do? A. He did some shopping. B. He tidied up all rooms. C. He weeded the yard. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Do you feel like shopping today with us? M: I’m too tired to join you. I did all of my laundry, tidied up my room and helped to weed the yard. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What time is it now? A. 4:30. B. 4:20. C. 4:25. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: What time does our train leave? W: It leaves at 4:30. We’ve got five minutes left. M: I can’t see our train anywhere. Let me see the ticket. Look, it says our train leaves at 4:20, not at 4:30. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the weather like tomorrow? A. Snowy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: How’s the weather there today? M: It’s really cold. It snowed all day, but I heard it’s going to be fine tomorrow. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the woman do? A. Look for a specific car. B. Call a taxi at once. C. Wait at the door. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: The driver will meet you at the gate. W: What kind of car will he be driving? M: He’ll be driving a beautiful black car. 第二节（共15小题; 每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Old tradition. B. Old culture. C. Old cities. 7. What is the woman’s attitude towards the man’s idea at last? A. Disapproving. B. Supportive. C. Indifferent. 【答案】6. C 7. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Hi, this is Paul from South Korea. W: And I’m Hannah from Australia. M: So Hannah, would you prefer living in a new city or an old city? W: Um, I’m a little bit biased in this case because the city I come from, Melbourne, is quite old but not old compared to a lot of European and Asian cities. But there are a lot of very old buildings around, so I like that kind of culture. What about you? M: I prefer old buildings too. W: Yeah. M: Because it means there’s more culture and more history. W: Yeah, okay. I think we have the same opinion about this. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What are the speakers talking about? A. The summer holiday. B. The compulsory subjects. C. The exam at school. 9. How do the speakers feel now? A. Disappointed. B. Confused. C. Delighted. 【答案】8. C 9. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Did you answer all the questions? W: I didn’t have time to answer the last one. I know I’m going to fail. M: I didn’t even understand the first one, you know, the compulsory one. I wrote three paragraphs and left it. W: I was okay on that one, but in section two you had to choose three. There were only two I could do. M: But you studied so much. W: Well, I think I studied the wrong things, didn’t I? My parents are going to be furious. M: I’ll have to spend the whole summer studying to retake the exam. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. Who went on a trip? A. Jordan. B. Sheila. C. Jenny. 11. What did the speakers volunteer to do? A. To play with kids. B. To give kids presents. C. To teach kids about giving. 12. What does the man think of the woman? A. Wise. B. Wealthy. C. Respectable. 【答案】10. B 11. B 12. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Jenny, there was so much fun. W: I know, Jordan, thank you so much for volunteering with me. I was upset when Sheila said that she was too busy to help out because of her trip, but it was really fun having your help. M: Yeah, I was very excited. I mean, to be honest, I was excited about volunteering, but I didn’t think it was going to be so fun. W: Can you believe how many presents we gave to kids? I mean, we really made their day. M: You’ve been doing this with your family since you were a child. That is so awesome. Jenny, just think of all the people whose lives are a little better because of your giving spirit. W: Man, I’m sorry that we have one more day left. M: Yeah, it’s been really nice getting to volunteer with you. Jenny, listen, I... W: Yeah, M: I don’t know. Um, I just I want to tell you, I think you’re pretty good. W: Well, thanks. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What do the man’s parents expect him to be? A. A scientist. B. A doctor. C. A historian. 14. What is the man good at? A. French. B. Science. C. History. 15. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. To have a talk with his parents. B. To choose the right subject. C. To understand his parents. 16. What will the man probably do next? A. Talk to his parents. B. Retake the exam. C. Study medicine. 【答案】13. B 14. A 15. B 16. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Hi, Jack, have you got your exam results? M: Yeah W: How did you do? M: I didn’t get the grades I need in science. W: Oh, bad luck. What are you going to do? M: I don’t know. I’m not sure whether to retake it or change my plans completely W: But I think you really want to study medicine. M: No, it’s what my parents want me to do. W: OK and what do you want to do? M: I don’t know exactly. I like history in French. I got an A in French. W: Ah, that’s great. Maybe it would be better for you to do something like that at university. M: Even if I can get the grades I need in science, I’m still not convinced of studying medicine. W: Maybe being a doctor isn’t suitable for you. M: But my parents aren’t going to be happy. W: Well, you need to make the right decision for yourself, even though they might not like it. M: Yeah, you’re right. Maybe I should talk to them. W: They might be more understanding than you think. M: Yeah, thanks, Michaela. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. When does the Sports Centre open? A. At 11 a.m. B. At 4 a.m. C. At 9 a.m. 18. What is it opposite the reception? A. A shop. B. A tennis court. C. A swimming pool. 19. When is the advice desk open? A. At lunchtimes. B. In the afternoon. C. In the late night. 20. Where can the speaker be found? A. In the restaurant. B. In reception. C. In the shop. 【答案】17. C 18. A 19. A 20. B 【解析】 【原文】So let me show you round our sports centre. As you can see, it is set on lovely grounds where you can find outdoor tennis courts as well as a swimming pool. The Sports Centre opens daily at 9 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m.. To your right, you can see the reception, where you can book courts and find more information about the sports centre. Behind the reception you will find the restaurant, which opens at 11a.m. and serves brunch and light snacks until it closes at 4 p.m.. To the left, opposite the reception, there is a small shop which sells sports equipment. I am afraid it’s rather pricey, but the quality is excellent as it sells only professional equipment. If you decide to treat yourself to something, make sure you check it as soon as you get home, as you’ll only have three days to get a refund if there’s anything wrong with it. If you go straight ahead, you’ll come to our advice desk. It’s only open at lunch times. Before I let you go to take a look around on your own, I just have to mention that on Tuesdays, we have late night opening until 9 p.m.. Well, that’s all. I hope you enjoy your time here. And if you need me, you can find me in reception. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Some buildings can leave you wondering how on earth they were built. Jaw-dropping architecture is not new. We’re still amazed that the Great Pyramid in Egypt was built 4,500 years ago! Read on for more recent examples of innovative 4 buildings constructed using technology developed in the last century. Krzywy Domek (Crooked House) Sopot, Poland COMPLETED: 2004 SIZE: About three-fourths the size of a football field With its warped 13 walls, curved stained glass, and roof that looks like green dragon scales, Crooked House is popular with photographers. Staring at it for too long might make you dizzy! Inside though is a typical mall and office building. People can shop in the stores, eat in the restaurants and get their haircut in a salon. A favorite feature is the Wall of Fame with signatures from Polish celebrities. It’s modeled after the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Cube Houses Rotterdam, Netherlands COMPLETED: 1984 SIZE: About one-fourth the size of a basketball court The 38 Cube Houses are a popular attraction, but they are also real houses that people live in! The cubes have concrete foundations and floors with a wood-frame living space on top. Cement panels and zinc panels add visual appeal. The furniture is tailor-made to fit the odd angles where the walls meet. Bubble Palace Cannes, France COMPLETED: 1989 SIZE: Almost three times the size of a basketball court This house may look like a space colony but it’s really a 10-bedroom palace. Made of cave-like bubbles forming a labyrinth (迷宫), it also has ponds, waterfalls, swimming pools, an outdoor theater that seats 500 people, and views of the Mediterranean Sea. Wonderworks Pigeon Forge, Tenessee COMPLETED: 2006 (Other locations followed) SIZE: About nine-tenths the size of a football field Looking at the cracks in this building, you might think, is it about to crumble? And how do they get palm trees and grass to grow upside down? But it’s all an illusion. This indoor amusement park is actually pretty normal. The upside-down features are just for show. Inside are more than 100 hands-on science exhibits and activities, including a laser-tag zone, a hurricane-force wind tunnel, a zero-gravity astronaut-training ride, and a three-story ropes course. 21. Which building has the smallest size? A. Wonderworks. B. Cube Houses. C. Bubble Palace. D. Krzywy Domek. 22. What can visitors appreciate in Wonderworks? A. The Wall of Fame with signatures from Polish celebrities. B. The tailor-made furniture to fit the strange angles. C. An illusion of palm trees and grass growing upside down. D. A labyrinth formed by cave-like bubbles. 23. Where could the passage come from? A. A textbook. B. A tour brochure. C. A magazine. D. A report. 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四座使用上个世纪开发的技术建造的创新建筑，它们会令人瞠目结舌。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据四个建筑分别对应的尺寸信息“About three-fourths the size of a football field (大约是一个足球场的四分之三大小)”、“About one-fourth the size of a basketball court (大约是篮球场的四分之一大小)”、“Almost three times the size of a basketball court (几乎是篮球场的三倍大)”和“About nine-tenths the size of a football field (大约是一个足球场的十分之九大小)”可知，Cube Houses是其中最小的建筑，约为篮球场的四分之一大小。故选B项。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Wonderworks中“Looking at the cracks in this building, you might think, is it about to crumble? And how do they get palm trees and grass to grow upside down? But it’s all an illusion. (看着这栋建筑上的裂缝，你可能会想，它要倒塌了吗？他们是怎么让棕榈树和草倒着生长的？但这一切都是幻觉)”可知，在Wonderworks中游客可以欣赏到棕榈树和草倒着生长的错觉。故选C项。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“Read on for more recent examples of innovative 4 buildings constructed using technology developed in the last century. (请继续阅读，以了解更多使用上个世纪开发的技术建造的创新的四座建筑的最新例子)”可知，文章为读者介绍了四座使用上个世纪开发的技术建造的创新建筑，与建筑相关，结合选项可知，文章应该出自一本杂志。故选C项。 B When Bella Lin was 12 years old, she noticed that her guinea pigs (豚鼠) seemed unhappy in their small cage with “prison-like bars”, Lin told the CNBC Make It website. Focusing on finding an alternative to traditional cages for her pets, the now 17-year-old from Mountain View, US, began her designs. Lin experimented with multiple designs and used around $2,000 from her savings to start her side business, Guinea Loft, on Amazon in November 2022. It made a big difference and sold nearly 11,000 cages and brought in more than $410,000 in 2023, according to CNBC Make It. Initially, Lin informed her father of her desire to develop an improved cage. Her father had relations with a family-owned factory in China through a previous client, and he reached out to them. Traditional guinea pig cages typically consist of bars, roofs, and either tarp (防水布) or plastic bottoms, making them hard to clean and often smell bad. Lin’s initial glass, open-floor cages offered more visibility and mobility, with a two-layered bottom. This design allows for the easy removal of soiled bedding by pushing it into a removable plastic tray (托盘). However, due to high shipping costs, the glass material was impractical, and the open floor caused problems for her smaller guinea pigs, as their feet would get stuck. Lin and her six-person team in China devoted late nights to researching and testing products. Her team handled the sourcing, manufacturing, packaging and photography of the products. In the end, they chose acrylic, instead of glass, and crafted replaceable bottoms, as Lin described it. The bottoms are easy to throw out, which is good for business: Once customers run out of the bottoms, they have to visit Lin’s Amazon store again to restock. “Witnessing the practical effects of Guinea Loft cages through customer reviews and emails is empowering,” Lin said. “As someone who once placed great emphasis on academic recognition, the success of my side business has boosted my confidence in exploring life beyond high school.” 24. What inspired Lin to design a new cage for guinea pigs? A. The huge profits in her business. B. Their bad living conditions. C. Her unpleasant experience at school. D. Her desire to replace old cages. 25. What is a major advantage of Lin’s new cage? A. It is waterproof. B. It lasts long. C. It is easy to clean. D. It smells nice. 26. How does Lin sound in the last paragraph? A. Humorous. B. Concerned. C. Encouraged. D. Curious. 27. What may be a suitable title for the text? A. Inventing for Our Pets B. Running a Side Business C. Bella Lin’s Academic Achievements D. The Application of Guinea Pig Cages 【答案】24. B 25. C 26. C 27. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Bella Lin在注意到她的豚鼠在小笼子里不开心后，开始设计替代传统笼子的新型笼子的故事。 【24题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“When Bella Lin was 12 years old, she noticed that her guinea pigs (豚鼠) seemed unhappy in their small cage with “prison-like bars” (在Bella Lin十二岁的时候，她注意到她的豚鼠在“监狱一样的栅栏”的小笼子里似乎很不开心)”和“Focusing on finding an alternative to traditional cages for her pets, the now 17-year-old from Mountain View, US, began her designs.(现年17岁的她来自美国山景城，专注于为她的宠物寻找传统笼子的替代品，于是开始了她的设计。)”可知，豚鼠恶劣的生活条件激发了她为它们设计一个新的笼子。故选B项。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“This design allows for the easy removal of soiled bedding by pushing it into a removable plastic tray (托盘). (通过将脏垫推入一个可移动的塑料托盘，这种设计使得脏垫可以轻松地被清除)”可知，她设计的新笼子的巨大优势在于便于清理。故选C项。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““Witnessing the practical effects of Guinea Loft cages through customer reviews and emails is empowering,” Lin said. “As someone who once placed great emphasis on academic recognition, the success of my side business has boosted my confidence in exploring life beyond high school.” (Lin说：“通过客户评论和电子邮件，我们看到了Guinea Loft豚鼠笼的实际效果。作为一个曾经非常重视学术认可的人，副业的成功增强了我探索高中以后生活的信心。”)”可知，她意识到自己设计的豚鼠笼实际效果很好，探索高中以后生活的信心得以增强。由此可知，她听起来很受鼓舞。故选C项。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“Focusing on finding an alternative to traditional cages for her pets, the now 17-year-old from Mountain View, US, began her designs. (来自美国山景城的现年17岁的她专注于为她的宠物寻找一种替代传统笼子的方法，开始了她的设计)”可知，文章为读者讲述了Bella Lin的故事，她在注意到她的豚鼠在小笼子里不开心后，开始设计替代传统笼子的新型笼子。因此，A项“为我们的宠物做发明”契合文章主旨，最适合作为文章标题。故选A项。 C Have you ever had the feeling that you can’t think when there is too much noise around? Did you ever think a fish could experience that feeling too? A recent paper published in Science titled “Soundscape (声景) of the Anthropocene Oceans”, combined over 10,000 scientific papers, confirming that undersea life knows that exact same feeling, more often than not. Anthropogenic (人为的) ocean noise, also known as underwater noise pollution, has created a dramatic impact on marine life due to “human-caused” activity within and neighboring our oceans. Disney Pixar’s animated film Finding Nemo educated us about the ocean, and specifically within the ordinary world of a clown fish. A fact many may not know is that clown fish spend the first part of their lives as larvae, drifting with the current of the ocean until they become strong enough to swim against it. Once they are powerful and strong, they head home in sheltered coral reefs. There is only one drawback — the fish can’t physically see the reef, but they can hear it. The only problem is, if they can’t hear it, will they ever make it home? Our anthropogenic ocean noise, such as cargo ships, ship and boat propellers, surfing, deep sea mining, etc. are causing destruction of marine life. According to Time, sound is the sensory signal that travels the farthest through the ocean. Anthropogenic noise drowns out the natural soundscapes, putting marine life under immense stress. Altogether, this stress then affects their general health, disrupts their behavior, physiology, reproduction and, in extreme cases, causes death. Marine life can adapt to noise pollution, however, only if they can escape it. This only renders further complications of straying (使偏离) species from their traditional breeding regions or separating them from their families. Now, what if we told you there is already a solution? Multiple remedies, ideas and designs are currently in the works or already exist to eliminate and reverse the damage of anthropogenic ocean noise. As Time explains, from wind-powered ships to noise-reducing propellers, floating wind turbines and “bubble curtains” that muffle construction noise, the solutions are already available and in some cases, cost-effective. The authors of the paper hope it will catch the attention of policymakers, who historically speaking, have ignored the matter still to this day. Of all the challenges ocean creatures are battling, luckily sound pollution is the easiest compromise humans can make. Once the noise has decreased, marine life will be able to better manage everything else it is up against. 28. How does anthropogenic ocean noise affect clown fish? A. It improves their reproduction rates. B. It promotes their better development. C. It hinders them from finding their home. D. It causes them to give up their migration in the ocean. 29. What does the underlined word “renders” probably mean in paragraph 3? A. leads to B. decides on C. holds back D. results from 30. Which of the following solutions is already available according to paragraph 4? A. The application of relevant laws B. The use of noise control technology. C. The restriction of human activities. D. The attention of local policymakers. 31. What is the text mainly about? A. The beauty of marine ecosystems. B. The urgent need for ocean conservation. C. The impact of climate change on ocean noise. D. The harmful effects of human-generated ocean noise. 【答案】28. C 29. A 30. B 31. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了人为海洋噪音对海洋生物造成的影响，以及目前存在的解决方案和对未来政策制定者的呼吁。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“There is only one drawback —the fish can’t physically see the reef, but they can hear it. The only problem is, if they can’t hear it, will they ever make it home?（只有一个缺点——鱼不能看到珊瑚礁，但它们可以听到它。唯一的问题是，如果他们听不到，他们还能回家吗？）”可知，人为的海洋噪音会阻碍小丑鱼找到回家的路。故选 C 项。 【29题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段“Marine life can adapt to noise pollution, however, only if they can escape it. This only renders further complications of straying (使偏离) species from their traditional breeding regions or separating them from their families.（然而，海洋生物只有在能够逃脱噪音污染的情况下才能适应它。这只会导致物种偏离传统繁殖区域或与家人分离的进一步复杂化。）”可知，海洋生物会因为噪音污染而偏离传统繁殖区域或与家人分离，这是噪音污染带来的结果。由此可推知，划线单词“renders”的意思是“导致”，与选项 A 意思接近。故选 A 项。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“As Time explains, from wind-powered ships to noise-reducing propellers, floating wind turbines and “bubble curtains” that muffle construction noise, the solutions are already available and in some cases, cost-effective.（正如《时代》杂志所解释的那样，从风力驱动的船只到降低噪音的螺旋桨、漂浮的风力涡轮机和抑制建筑噪音的“气泡窗帘”，这些解决方案已经有了，而且在某些情况下，还很划算。）”可知，已经有一些噪音控制技术可以用来减少人为的海洋噪音。故选 B 项。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。文章第一段“Anthropogenic (人为的) ocean noise, also known as underwater noise pollution, has created a dramatic impact on marine life due to “human-caused” activity within and neighboring our oceans.（人为的海洋噪音，也被称为水下噪音污染，由于在我们的海洋内部和邻近海域的“人为”活动，已经对海洋生物造成了巨大的影响。）”指出了人为的海洋噪音对海洋生物的影响。文章第二段至第四段通过讲述小丑鱼的例子和海洋生物对噪音的适应性，进一步说明了噪音污染对海洋生物的危害。文章最后一段提出了一些已经存在的解决方案。由此可知，文章主要讲述的是人为产生的海洋噪音的有害影响。故选 D 项。 D Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are indicating that accurate quake forecasting may be attainable, thereby casting doubt on the conventional wisdom that such an accomplishment is beyond our capabilities. Researchers at the University of Texas, Austin, created an AI model that, during a test run in China, correctly forecasted approximately 70 percent of earthquakes with a one-week warning and offered reliable assessments of their potential intensity. The researchers attribute their technique’s effectiveness to its reliance on a straightforward machine leaning framework. The AI was provided with a set of statistical features based on the team’s knowledge of earthquake physics, and then instructed to train itself using a five-year database of earthquake recordings. Once trained, the AI offered predictions by detecting early indicators of quakes hidden within the planet’s low-frequency rumbles (隆隆声). The project marks a substantial breakthrough in the exploration of AI for anticipating seismic (地震) events. According to Alexandros Savvaidis, a senior researcher heading the Texas Seismological Network, “Seismic occurrences strike without warning, often in the blink of an eye. Your readiness is all you can influence. Achieving a 70% prediction rate is a considerable achievement that could significantly restrict the impact of earthquakes, reducing both the financial burden and loss of life, and the potential to remarkably improve earthquake preparation worldwide.” Although the effectiveness of this method in different regions remains uncertain, the researchers believe that their AI model has the potential to enhance prediction accuracy when carried out in regions equipped with dependable seismic monitoring facilities. Their next step is to test artificial intelligence in Texas, where the University of Texas’s TexNet operates a network of 300 earthquake stations and over six years’ worth of continuous records, making it an ideal location for these purposes. Ultimately, the authors aim to combine the system with physics-based models. This approach could be particularly valuable in areas characterized by limited or inadequate data. “That may be a long way off, but many advances such as this one, taken together, are what moves science forward,” concludes Scott Tinker, the bureau’s director. 32. How does the AI predict seismic events? A. It identifies data from the satellites. B. It analyzes background sounds in the Earth. C. It models data based on earthquake recordings. D. It monitors changes in the Earth’s magnetic field. 33. What does Alexandros Savvaidis intend to show in paragraph 3? A. The ways to reduce losses in earthquakes. B. The importance of preparing for earthquakes. C. The significance of developing the AI prediction. D. The restrictions of AI-based methods in earthquake prediction. 34. What does the subsequent research focus on? A. Conducting tests in different locations. B. Applying the AI approach to other fields. C. Building more earthquake stations in Texas. D. Enlarging the database to train the calculation accuracy. 35. Which words can best describe the earthquake-predicting technology? A. Stable but outdated. B. Effective but costly. C. Potential and economical. D. Pioneering and promising. 【答案】32. B 33. C 34. A 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了人工智能可以给出准确的地震预测，介绍了其工作原理以及意义。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Once trained, the AI offered predictions by detecting early indicators of quakes hidden within the planet’s low-frequency rumbles (隆隆声).(经过训练后，人工智能通过探测隐藏在地球低频隆隆声中的早期地震指标来提供预测)”可知，人工智能分析地球上的背景声音预测地震事件。故选B。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“The project marks a substantial breakthrough in the exploration of AI for anticipating seismic (地震) events. According to Alexandros Savvaidis, a senior researcher heading the Texas Seismological Network, “Seismic occurrences strike without warning, often in the blink of an eye. Your readiness is all you can influence. Achieving a 70% prediction rate is a considerable achievement that could significantly restrict the impact of earthquakes, reducing both the financial burden and loss of life, and the potential to remarkably improve earthquake preparation worldwide.”(该项目标志着人工智能在预测地震事件方面的探索取得了重大突破。德克萨斯地震网的高级研究员Alexandros Savvaidis说：“地震发生在没有预警的情况下，经常在眨眼之间发生。你能影响的只有你的准备程度。达到70%的预测率是一项相当大的成就，可以显著限制地震的影响，减少经济负担和生命损失，并有可能显著改善全球的地震准备工作。”)”可知，亚历山德罗斯·萨瓦伊迪斯想在第3段说明发展人工智能预测的意义。故选C。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Their next step is to test artificial intelligence in Texas, where the University of Texas’s TexNet operates a network of 300 earthquake stations and over six years’ worth of continuous records, making it an ideal location for these purposes.(他们的下一步是在德克萨斯州测试人工智能，德克萨斯大学的TexNet运营着一个由300个地震站组成的网络，拥有超过六年的连续记录，使其成为进行这些研究的理想地点)”可知，接下来的研究重点是在不同地点进行测试。故选A。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are indicating that accurate quake forecasting may be attainable, thereby casting doubt on the conventional wisdom that such an accomplishment is beyond our capabilities.(人工智能(AI)的进步表明，准确的地震预测可能是可以实现的，从而对传统智慧产生了质疑，即这种成就超出了我们的能力)”以及最后一段““That may be a long way off, but many advances such as this one, taken together, are what moves science forward,” concludes Scott Tinker, the bureau’s director.(“这可能还有很长的路要走，但许多像这样的进步，综合起来，是推动科学向前发展的动力，”该局局长斯科特·廷克总结道)”可推知，地震预测技术具有开创性和前景。故选D。 第二节 七选五阅读（满分12. 5分） As the seasons are starting to change around the world, the animal kingdom is on the move. Animal migration is one of nature's great wonders, but how do animals know when it is time to set off on their journey, or where they need to go? Once they've worked out their destination, how do they know how to get there? ___36___ . Migration is a behavioral pattern where animals travel from one habitat to another in search of something. It happens seasonally, and usually involves a return journey. These journeys can be by land, sea or air. ___37___ . Animals like gazelles, wildebeests and zebras migrate in huge herds during dry seasons to look for fresh grass to eat and water to drink. Animals also migrate because of the weather. Around 50 bird species leave the UK each winter to avoid the cold. ___38___ . They're either searching for a mate, looking for somewhere to lay their eggs or finding the best place to raise their young. For example, humpback whales travel to warmer waters each winter to raise their calves. ___39___ , but how do they know when it is time to head off? For those who migrate to look for something to eat, scientists think shortages of food could be a sign that it's time to begin their journey. Others might be able to recognize when winter is coming because they can see that the days are getting shorter. So how do they know where to go? Some use the stars and the sun to help them navigate while others rely on landmarks like rivers and mountains to show them where they are. ___40___ . Wildebeests are thought to follow the smell of rain. A. Below are some ways they get there B. Animals have their reasons for migrating C. Scientists have been puzzled by these questions for many years D. It's also possible for animals to sniff their way to their destination E. Some birds travel to the UK to escape extreme cold further north F One of the main reasons behind animal migration is the search for food G. For some animals, it's the need to reproduce that sends them on their journey 【答案】36. C 37. F 38. G 39. B 40. D 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要解释了动物迁移这一行为相关的问题。 【36题详解】 根据空前“Animal migration is one of nature's great wonders, but how do animals know when it is time to set off on their journey, or where they need to go? Once they've worked out their destination, how do they know how to get there?(动物迁徙是大自然的奇迹，但动物们如何知道什么时候开始它们的行程，或者他们需要去哪里？一旦他们确定了目的地的，它们怎么知道如何到达那里？)”可知，空前提出了一些列与动物迁徙相关的问题，故C项“科学家被这些问题困扰了很多年。”符合，C项中的“these questions”指代空前提出的这几个问题，故选C项。 【37题详解】 根据空后“Animals like gazelles, wildebeests and zebras migrate in huge herds during dry seasons to look for fresh grass to eat and water to drink.(像瞪羚、角马和斑马等动物在旱季成群结队地迁徙，寻找新鲜的草吃和水喝。)”可知，空后提到了瞪羚、角马和斑马等动物在旱季成群结队地迁徙，寻找新鲜的草吃和水喝，故它们迁徙的目的是为了寻找食物和水源，故F项“动物迁徙的其中一个重要的原因在于寻找食物。”符合，故选F项。 【38题详解】 根据空后“They're either searching for a mate, looking for somewhere to lay their eggs or finding the best place to raise their young. For example, humpback whales travel to warmer waters each winter to raise their calves.(它们要么是在寻找配偶，也要么在寻找产卵的地方，要么寻找养育幼崽的最佳地点。)”可知，空后提出它们迁徙是为了寻找配偶，或者寻找产卵的地方，或者寻找养育幼崽的最佳地点，故G项“对于一些动物，是繁殖的需求让它们踏上了旅程。”符合，繁殖的需求让一些动物踏上了旅程，它们要么是在寻找配偶，也要么在寻找产卵的地方，要么寻找养育幼崽的最佳地点，故选G项。 39题详解】 根据空后“but how do they know when it is time to head off?(但是它们怎么知道什么时候该出发呢？)”可知，空后提出了另外一个问题，什么时候出发，且前文一直在解释动物迁徙的原因，故B项“动物有它们迁徙的理由。”符合，承上启下，总结前文分析的原因，并引出后文迁徙的时间，故选B项。 【40题详解】 根据空前“Some use the stars and the sun to help them navigate while others rely on landmarks like rivers and mountains to show them where they are.(一些利用星星或太阳来帮助它们导航，而另一些则依靠和河流和山脉等地标来显示它们的位置。)”和空后“Wildebeests are thought to follow the smell of rain.(人们认为牛羚则是靠着闻雨水的味道。)”可知，空前和空后都提出了一些动物如何知道自己该去哪里的方法，故D项“动物也有可能通过嗅觉来到达目的地。”符合，空前提出一些动物通过地标和星星、太阳来帮助自己导航，而空后则具体举例牛羚是靠着闻雨水的味道，故D项引出后文，通过嗅觉来导航，故选D项。 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（满分15分） Every Saturday we trained with the same marathon running club. I had no idea he was blind because he ____41____ past me alongside his guide runner. It took a few weeks before I was ____42____ asking him what, if anything, he could see. I wasn’t just ____43____ by his running times. He also had a beautiful smile that lit up the room. We had our first ____44____ date climbing the famous sand dune on Pacific Coast Highway. Eight years into our marriage, Adrian decided to learn to ____45____, so he could fulfill his dream of competing in an Ironman triathlon（铁人三项）。 Adrian’s first lesson was a ____46____, but his coach’s enthusiasm was short-lived. His next instructor was easy to give in and recommended my husband ____47____ swimming. Thus, being a competitive swimmer in high school, I was ____48____ I could teach him. Soon I realized how much of a ____49____ swimming was for my husband, even with a tether rope. His progress at each lesson was slow but ____50____. Nearly a month later, he tried without the tether rope, but ____51____ going in the wrong direction. Every time I raised my voice over the roaring waves he felt so ____52____ by my instructions. Fortunately these days we laugh because Adrian is even faster than I am. He has grown more ____53____ with me when I have to raise my voice. I, ____54____, no longer say, “You went the wrong way!”, which makes him feel bad. Instead, I say, “Over here,” to which he ____55____, and then swims back toward me. 41. A. jumped B. rode C. flew D. drove 42. A. pleased B. comfortable C. awkward D. anxious 43. A. influenced B. defeated C. confused D. impressed 44 A. official B. easy C. vital D. complete 45. A. run B. swim C. bike D. diet 46. A. mess B. relief C. success D. disaster 47. A. abandon B. keep C. risk D. appreciate 48. A. doubtful B. fortunate C. grateful D. confident 49. A. benefit B. struggle C. regret D. burden 50. A. slim B. hard C. steady D. alarming 51. A. gradually B. rarely C. cautiously D. frequently 52. A. frustrated B. worried C. encouraged D. surprised 53. A. disappointed B. careful C. patient D. popular 54. A. in fact B. in turn C. in short D. in case 55. A. looks B. shouts C. bows D. nods 【答案】41. C 42. B 43. D 44. A 45. B 46. C 47. A 48. D 49. B 50. C 51. D 52. A 53. C 54. B 55. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者与盲人丈夫Adrian的生活片段，以及Adrian为实现铁人三项梦想学习游泳、夫妻共同克服困难的故事。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我不知道他是盲人，因为他和领跑者一起从我身边飞奔而过。A. jumped跳跃；B. rode骑行；C. flew飞奔，疾驰；D. drove驾驶。根据前文“we trained with the same marathon running club”可知，场景是马拉松训练，应是“跑步”相关动作，“flew past”形象体现跑速快，符合语境。故选C项。 【42题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：过了几周，我才安心地问他能看见什么（如果能看见的话）。A. pleased高兴的；B. comfortable安心的，自在的；C. awkward尴尬的；D. anxious焦虑的。根据上文“I had no idea he was blind”可知，刚开始作者不知对方是盲人，直接问视力问题可能不礼貌，“过了几周”说明双方逐渐熟悉，作者才“安心地”提问。故选B项。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我不仅对他的跑步成绩印象深刻，他还拥有能照亮整个房间的灿烂笑容。A. influenced影响；B. defeated击败；C. confused困惑；D. impressed使印象深刻。根据下文“his running times”（跑步成绩）和“beautiful smile”可知，作者对他的表现和特质持积极态度，“impressed”符合“留下好印象”的语境。故选D项。 【44题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们的第一次正式约会是去爬太平洋海岸公路上著名的沙丘。A. official正式的；B. easy容易的；C. vital重要的；D. complete完整的。根据“date”（约会）和下文“Eight years into our marriage”（结婚八年后）可知，此处指两人确立关系后的“正式”约会，为后续婚姻铺垫。故选A项。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：结婚八年后，Adrian决定学习游泳，这样他就能实现参加铁人三项比赛的梦想。A. run跑步；B. swim游泳；C. bike骑自行车；D. diet节食。根据下文“swimming”等关键词可知，他要学习的是“游泳”。故选B项。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Adrian的第一堂游泳课很成功，但他教练的热情很快就消退了。A. mess混乱，一团糟；B. relief缓解；C. success成功；D. disaster灾难。根据“but his coach’s enthusiasm was short-lived”可知，与下文的教练的热情很快就消失形成转折关系，所以第一堂课很成功。故选C项。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的下一位教练很容易妥协，建议我丈夫放弃游泳。A. abandon放弃；B. keep保持；C. risk冒险；D. appreciate欣赏。根据上文“His next instructor was easy to give in”可知，第二个教练丈夫放弃游泳。故选A项。 【48题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：由于我高中时是竞技游泳运动员，所以我有信心能教他。A. doubtful怀疑的；B. fortunate幸运的；C. grateful感激的；D. confident自信的。根据“being a competitive swimmer in high school”可知，作者有游泳基础，因此“有信心”教丈夫，“confident”符合逻辑。故选D项。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：很快我就意识到游泳对我丈夫来说是多么艰难，即使有牵引绳。A. benefit益处；B. struggle难事，吃力的事；C. regret遗憾；D. burden负担。结合Adrian是盲人及后文“His progress at each lesson was slow”可知，游泳对他而言“很难”，“struggle”体现过程的艰辛，符合语境。故选B项。 【50题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他每堂课的进步虽然缓慢，但很稳定。A. slim微小的；B. hard艰难的；C. steady稳定的；D. alarming令人担忧的。根据“slow but”可知，前后为转折关系，“slow”（缓慢）对应“steady”（稳定），体现“虽慢但持续进步”，符合积极趋势。故选C项。 【51题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：将近一个月后，他尝试不系绳游泳，但经常游错方向。A. gradually逐渐地；B. rarely罕见地；C. cautiously谨慎地；D. frequently频繁地。结合Adrian是盲人及“going in the wrong direction”（游错方向）可知，无系绳时他难以判断方向，经常游错方向。“frequently”（频繁地）符合客观情况，体现学习难度。故选D项。 【52题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：每次我在汹涌的海浪声中提高嗓门，他都觉得我的指令让他很沮丧。A. frustrated沮丧的；B. worried担忧的；C. encouraged受鼓舞的；D. surprised惊讶的。根据上文“but...going in the wrong direction. Every time I raised my voice over the roaring”提到游错方向，作者提高嗓门，对Adrian而言，既游不好又听到大声指令，容易“沮丧”，符合消极情境。故选A项。 【53题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，现在我们都能笑对这些事了，而且Adrian游得甚至比我还快。当我不得不提高嗓门时，他对我也更有耐心了。A. disappointed失望的；B. careful小心的；C. patient耐心的；D. popular受欢迎的。根据上文“these days we laugh”可知，两人关系更融洽，Adrian对作者提高嗓门的行为变得“有耐心”，“patient”符合积极转变的语境。故选C项。 【54题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：相应地，我也不再说“你游错方向了！”，这话会让他难过。A. in fact事实上；B. in turn相应地，反过来；C. in short总之；D. in case以防。前文提到Adrian变得更有耐心，后文讲作者改变说话方式，两者是“一方变化，另一方相应变化”的关系，“in turn”符合逻辑。故选B项。 【55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：相反，我会说“这边来”，他点点头，他听到后就会游回我身边。A. looks看；B. shouts大喊；C. bows鞠躬；D. nods点头。根据下文“swims back toward me”可知，他应是通过“点头”表示听到并理解指令，“nods”符合盲人的回应方式。故选D项。 第二节 语法填空（满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Spring cleaning is a tradition ingrained in societies worldwide, with roots ____56____ (trace) back to ancient times. The tradition symbolizes the transition from the inactive winter to the energetic ____57____ (grow) of spring. Human ____58____ (behave) is greatly influenced by the cycles of nature. In the colder months, we have less energy to spare for chores. We’re not being lazy; limited daylight makes us ____59____ (sleep). Before the Lunar New Year, it’s common to clean the home of bad luck and misfortune in China. Known as “sweeping the dust,” cleaning makes way for the new year’s coming. Cleaning must ____60____ (do) before the holiday, ____61____ (typical) in January or February, since sweeping after the festivities ____62____ (see) as removing good luck. In Thailand, it’s traditional to deep clean homes, schools, and public spaces to ____63____ (pure) them ahead of the Thai New Year. People toss water at each other in the streets to wash away the previous year’s bad luck and ensure luck for the year to come. ____64____ spring comes, it is wise to open the windows to air out stuffy (闷热的) homes, remove dirt, and repair the damages _____65_____ occurred during the winter months. Inventions such as vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and cleaning agents have made the process more efficient and convenient. 【答案】56. traced 57. growth 58. behavior##behaviour 59. sleepy 60. be done 61. typically 62. is seen 63. purify 64. As##When 65. that##which 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了春季大扫除这一世界性传统习俗的相关信息。 【56题详解】 考查现在分词。句意：春季大扫除是世界各地根深蒂固的传统，其根源可以追溯到古代。此处是“with+宾语+宾补”结构，trace与宾语roots是被动关系，故此空应用所给词trace的过去分词形式traced。故填traced。 【57题详解】 考查名词。句意：这个传统象征着从不活跃的冬天过渡到充满活力的春天。空前有定冠词the以及形容词energetic，故此空应为名词。所给动词grow的名词形式为growth，意为“成长”，是不可数名词，作宾语。故填growth。 【58题详解】 考查名词。句意：人类行为深受自然周期的影响。分析句子结构可知，“Human ... ”是句子的主语，Human (人类的)是形容词，此空应用名词作主语。所给动词behave的名词形式是 behaviour (英式)/ behavior (美式 )。根据is可知，此空名词应用单数形式。故填behaviour/ behavior。 【59题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我们不是懒惰，而是有限的日光使我们昏昏欲睡。此处是“make+宾语+宾补”结构，根据句意可知，此处应为形容词作宾补，描述我们的状态。sleep的形容词形式为sleepy，意为“困倦的”。故填sleepy。 【60题详解】 考查被动语态。句意：大扫除必须在节前完成，通常是在一月或二月，因为节后清扫被视为扫走好运。Cleaning与do是动宾关系，情态动词must后接动词原形。故填be done。 【61题详解】 考查副词。句意：大扫除必须在节前完成，通常是在一月或二月，因为节后清扫被视为扫走好运。分析句子结构可知，此空应是副词作状语修饰介词短语，所给形容词typical的副词修饰为typically，意为“通常”符合句意。故填typically。 【62题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：大扫除必须在节前完成，通常是在一月或二月，因为节后清扫被视为扫走好运。分析句子结构可知，此空是从句里的谓语。根据句意可知，此处描述的是经常性发生的动作，故用一般现在时。see与从句主语sweeping after the festivities是动宾关系，应用被动语态。此处动名词短语作主语，谓语动词用单数形式。故填is seen。 【63题详解】 考查动词。句意：在泰国，人们习惯在新年之前彻底清洁房屋、学校和公共场所，让它们干干净净。此处是动词不定式表目的。故此空应用动词原形。所给形容词pure的动词形式为purify，意为“清洁，净化”。故填purify。 【64题详解】 考查连词。句意：当春天来临时，打开窗户给闷热的屋子通风、清除灰尘并修复冬季出现的损坏是明智之举。根据“... spring comes (……春天到来)”可知，此处应用As/ When引导时间状语从句，意为“当……时”，句首字母大写。故填As/ When。 【65题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：当春天来临时，打开窗户给闷热的屋子通风、清除灰尘并修复冬季出现的损坏是明智之举。此空是引导定语从句的关系代词，在从句中作主语，先行词damages指物，故此处应用that/ which。故填that/ which。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你校组织在校留学生于国庆期间游览了长城，而你担任了此次活动的导游。请你用英语写一篇短文，记述这次游览活动，内容包括： 1. 活动目的；2. 游览过程；3. 大家的感受。 注意:1. 词数 100 左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】During the National Day holiday our school organised a visit to the Great Wall, whose purpose was to help the foreign students in our school enjoy the beautiful scenery in China. The moment we got there by school bus, we couldn’t wait to climb it. Seeing this fantastic man-made wonder, the foreign students couldn’t help speaking highly of the building techniques of ancient Chinese people. As the tour guide, I told them some stories about the Great Wall, which aroused their interest. Having spent about three hours getting to the highest section, we were tired but happy. The visit left a deep impression on the foreign students and I feel proud of the great wisdom of Chinese people. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇记叙文。要求考生用英语写一篇短文，记述国庆期间游览长城的游览活动。 【详解】1.词汇积累 帮助：help→assist 告诉某人某事：tell sb. sth.→inform sb. of sth. 劳累的：tired→exhausted 为……感到骄傲：feel proud of→take pride in 2.句式拓展 同义句 原句：Seeing this fantastic man-made wonder, the foreign students couldn’t help speaking highly of the building techniques of ancient Chinese people. 拓展句：When the foreign students saw this fantastic man-made wonder, they couldn’t help speaking highly of the building techniques of ancient Chinese people. 【点睛】[高分句型1] During the National Day holiday our school organised a visit to the Great Wall, whose purpose was to help the foreign students in our school enjoy the beautiful scenery in China.（运用了whose引导非限制性定语从句） [高分句型2] The moment we got there by school bus, we couldn’t wait to climb it.（运用了The moment引导时间状语从句） 第二节 （满分25分） 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I loved writing. It was a hobby. But my high school English teacher, Rachel Green was determined to make me an author. Her comments were more than just about fixing grammatical errors. She wrote questions to make my essays more detailed; she underlined passages that she agreed with. Her letters always started with how proud she was that I was brave enough to write the truth, how she saw potential in me. I enjoyed her words — read them over and over. I needed this care, this recognition. I was the last Watson child to attend Jefferson High School. My sister Cheryl was known for being one of the star writers of the school newspaper. Dyan, another sister, was good at playing the piano. My sisters were involved in all types of after-school activities: cheer-leading, volleyball, track and student government. While I was the little one following them like a shadow. No one noticed my existence except Ms Green. Adjusting to high school was challenging, and I felt insecure. On the first day of my high school, a teacher greeted me with a hug, saying, “You have some big shoes to fill.” Then she showed me the trophy case(奖杯橱窗) in the hallway. I immediately recognized two: Cheryl and Dyan. I was inspired, yes, but mostly worried. My Spanish was so-so. I got good grades but was not a straight A’s student. I loved music, but I wasn’t good at playing any musical instruments. Worse still, I never dared to share my story in front of my class. I tried to walk in my sisters’ shoes, but they didn’t fit. I tried to follow their steps, but it’s too hard, really. One day, Ms Green invited me to read my new story in front of my class in the writing lesson next week. My heart skipped a beat and disbelief washed over me. I murmured my anxiety about being laughed at. Stroking my hair gently, Ms Green assured me that my story full of fantasy would win everyone’s heart. Days seemed to be minutes. 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Before I knew it, the big day came! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After class, I went to my teacher’s office to express my thanks. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Before I knew it, the big day came! My heart beating wildly and legs trembling, I stepped onto the platform. “Once. upon...” I uttered every word with a tied tongue. Everyone waited in silence. But seeing Ms Green’s encouraging smile, I took a deep breath and illustrated my story in a modest tone. Gradually, everyone got immersed in the fantasy world of my story. No sooner had I finished my story than my class burst into a round of applause. And Ms Green nodded appreciatively. After class I went to my teacher’s office to express my thanks. Upon seeing Ms Green, tears of gratitude welled up in my eyes, and I added emotionally, “Ms Green, it’s your recognition and guidance that have enabled me to recognize my unique talent.” She hugged me tightly in her arms, whispering in my ear, “You are bound to be a great author and believe in yourself.” Since then, I have created more excellent works. Deep in mind, I know I could walk in my own shoes and become the best version of myself. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者喜欢写作，高中英语老师瑞秋·格林注意到了作者的才能，关心和鼓励着作者，作者也由此获得了成为作家的力量。有一天，格林老师邀请追着在下周的写作课上在全班同学面前朗读自己的新故事。作者的心猛地跳了一下，心中充满了怀疑。作者低声说担心被人嘲笑。格林老师轻轻地抚摸着作者的头发，向作者保证充满幻想的故事会赢得每个人的心。日子好像是分分钟过去了。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我还没反应过来，重要的日子就来了!”可知，第一段可描写老师的鼓励缓解了作者的紧张以及作者获得了同学们的掌声。 ②由第二段首句内容“下课后，我去老师的办公室表达我的感谢。”可知，第二段可描写作者的感谢以及老师的鼓励。 2.续写线索：作者紧张——受到鼓励——讲完故事——掌声——感谢老师——老师鼓励——作者创作了更多优秀的作品 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①完成：finish /complete ②爆发：burst into/burst out ③拥抱：embrace /hug ④相信：believe in /trust 情绪类 ①令人鼓舞的：encouraging/inspiring ②感激：gratitude/appreciation 【点睛】[高分句型1] No sooner had I finished my story than my class burst into a round of applause. (运用了no sooner…than句型和部分倒装句) [高分句型2] She hugged me tightly in her arms, whispering in my ear. (运用了现在分词作状语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $英语听力专项训练25、第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。Are you sure that this bus will take us to the mall? Yes, that will. I get on this bus here all the time to the company, and I can see the mall on the way. Do you feel like shopping today with us? I'm too tired to join you. I did all of my laundry, tied up my room and helped to weed the yard. What time does our train leave? IT leaves at four thirty. We've got five minutes left. I can see our train anywhere. Let me see the ticket. Look, he says our train leaves at four, not at four thirty. How's the weather there today? It's really cold. It's node all day, but I heard it's going to be fine tomorrow. The driver will meet you at the gate. What kind of car will he be driving? He'll be driving a beautiful black car. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Hi, this is paul from south korea. and i'm hanna from australia. So hanna. would you prefer living in a new city or an old city? I'm a little bit biased in this case because the city ee come from melbourne is quite old, but not old compared to a lot of european and asian cities. But there are a lot of very old buildings around. So I like that kind of culture. What about you? I prefer . old buildings too. Yeah, because that . means there's more culture and more history. Yeah OK. I think we have the same opinion about this. Hi, this is paul from south korea. and i'm hanna from australia. So hanna. would you prefer living in a new city or an old city? I'm a little bit biased in this case because the city eye come from melbourne is quite old, but not old compared to a lot of european and asian cities. But there are a lot of very old buildings around. So I like that kind of culture. What about you? I prefer . older buildings too. Yeah, because that . means there's more culture and more history. yeah. okay. I think we have the same opinion about this. 听下面一段对话，回答第八和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Did you answer all the questions? I didn't have time to answer the last one. I know i'm going to fail. I didn't even stand the first one. You know, the compulsory one. I wrote three paragraphs and left IT. I was OK on that one, but in section two, you had to choose three. There were only two I could do. but you studied so much. Well, I think I studied the wrong things, didn't I? My parents are going to . be furious. I'll have to spend the whole summer studying to retake the exam. Did you answer all the questions? I didn't have time to answer the last one. I know i'm going to fail. I didn't even understand the first one. You know, the compulsory one. I wrote three paragraphs and left IT. I was OK on that one. But in section two, you had to choose three. There were only two I could do. but you studied so much. Well, I think I studied the wrong things, didn't I? My parents are going to be furious. I'll have to spend the whole summer studying to retake the exam. 听下面一段对话，回答第十至第十二三个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Jenny, there was so much fun. I know Jordan. Thank you so much for volunteering with me. I was upset when chiller said that he was too busy to help out because of her trip, but I was really fun having your help. Yeah, I was very excited. I mean, to be honest, I was excited about volunteering, but I didn't think I was going to be so fun. Can you believe how many presence we gave to kids? I mean, we really made their day. You've been doing this with your famous since you were a child that is so awesome. Jenny, just think of all the people whose lives are a little Better because of your giving spirit. Man, i'm sorry that we have one more day left. Yeah, it's been really nice getting to volunteer with you. Jenny, listen, I yeah. I don't know. Um I just I want to tell you, I think you're pretty good. Well, thanks. Jenny. There was so much fun. I know Jordan. Thank you so much for volunteering with me. I was upset when shiller said that he was too busy to help out because of her trip, but IT was really fun having your help. Yeah, I was very excited. I mean, to be honest, I was excited about volunteering, but I didn't think IT was going . to be so fun. Can you believe how many presence we gave to kids? I mean, we really made their day. You've been doing this with your families since you were a child. That is so awesome, Jenny. Just think of all the people whose lives are a little Better because of you are giving spirit. Man, i'm sorry that we have one more day left. Yeah, it's been really nice getting to volunteer with you. Jenny. Listen. I yeah I don't know. Um I just I want to tell you, I think you're pretty good. Well, thanks. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Hi, jack, have you got your exam results? Yeah. how did you do? I didn't get . the grades I need in science. Oh, bad luck. What are you going to do? I don't know. I'm not sure whether to retake IT or change my plans completely. but I think you really want to study medicine. No, is what my parents want me to do. Okay, what do you want to do? I don't know exactly. I like history and french. I got an a in french. Ah, that's great. Maybe IT would be Better for you to do something like that university. even if I can get the grades I need in science and still not convinced . of studying medicine. Maybe being a doctor is unsuitable for you. but my parents are going to be happy. Well, you need to make the right decision for yourself, even though they might not like IT. Yeah, you're right. Maybe I should talk to them. They might be more understanding . than you think. Yeah, thanks. Making a hi, jack. Have you got your exam results? Yeah. but how did you do? I didn't get . the grades I need in science. Oh, bad luck. What are you going to do? I don't know. I'm not sure whether to retake IT or change my plans completely. but I think you really want to study medicine. No, it's what my parents want me to do. Okay, what do you want to do? I don't . know exactly. I like history and french. I got an a in french. Ah, that's great. Maybe I will be Better for you to do something like that. University. even if I can get the grades I need in science. I'm still not convinced of . studying medicine. Maybe being a doctor is unsuitable for you. but my parents arent going to be happy. Well, you need to make the right decision for yourself, even though they might not like IT. Yeah, you're right. Maybe I should talk to them. They might be more understanding . than you think. yeah. Thanks, ma. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。So let me show you round our sports center. As you can see, IT is set on lovely grounds where you can find outdoor tennis courts as well as a swiming pool. The sports center opens daily at nine AM and closes at six PM. To your right, you can see the reception where you can vote courts and find more information about the sports center. Behind the reception, you will find the restaurant, which opens at eleven AM and serves brunch and light snacks until IT closes. IT for PM. To the left, opposite the reception, there is a small shop which sells sports equipment. I'm afraid it's rather Pricey, but the quality is excEllent as IT sells only professional equipment. If you decide to treat yourself to something, make sure you check IT as soon as you get home, as you will only have three days to get a refund. If there's anything wrong with that, if you go straight ahead, you'll come to our advice desk is only open at lunch times. Before I let you go to take a look around on your own, I just have to mention that on tuesday we have late night opening until nine P. M. Well, that's all. I hope you enjoy your time here. And if you need me, you can find me in reception. So let me show you round our sports center. As you can see, IT is set on lovely grounds where you can find outdoor tennis courts as well as a swimming pool. The sports center opens daily at nine AM and closes at six PM. To your right, you can see the reception where you can vote chords and find more information about the sports center. Behind the reception, you will find the restaurant, which opens at eleven AM and serves brunch and light snacks until IT closes IT for P. M. To the left, opposite the reception, there is a small shop which sells sports equipment. I'm afraid it's rather Pricey, but the quality is excEllent as IT sells only professional equipment. If you decide to treat yourself to something, make sure you check IT as soon as you get home, as you'll only have three days to get a if there is anything wrong with that? If you go straight ahead, you'll come to our advice desk is only open at lunch times. Before I let you go to take a look around on your own, I just have to mention that on tuesday, we have late night opening until nine P. M. Well, that's all. I hope you enjoy your time here, and if you need me, you can find me in reception. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。